Woman Between Islam and Western Society
3. Western Woman
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In her youth a woman may easily fall prey to what
strikes her — because of her inexperience — as an
appealing way of life. But, as she grows older, and
goes from one bitter experience to the next, she
realizes that she has made a wrong choice. But this
dawns on her only when things have gone too far
for her to make amends. Now her only alternative is
to console herself with her pet dogs, cats, parrots,
etc., as it is too late to find a life partner with whom
to share the ups and downs of her daily existence.
When she finally leaves this world, it is in despair.
THE END OF PLEASURE
Married to John Kennedy (1917-1963), America’s
35th President, Jacqueline Kennedy basked in the
limelight of her husband, and enjoyed the fame of
being America’s First Lady. But this did not last for
long, because Kennedy was shot dead in November
1963, just three years after being elected President.
Jacqueline was suddenly bereft of all the fame and
honor that went with her place in society as wife of
the President. But, not long afterwards, the same
feminine charm which had attracted John Kennedy
in her younger days now brought to her side the
